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Kildare students participate in BT Young Scientist

Kildare students participate in BT Young Scientist

Great to visit some students from Kildare at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition in the RDS recently. They’ve created some really fascinating research projects. The exhibition is a fantastic celebration of youth and science. The future is in safe hands! Well done to all the students and teachers involved!

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Ansac Credit Union visit Leinster House

Ansac Credit Union visit Leinster House

Delighted to welcome members of Ansac Credit Union and David Malone, CEO of the Irish League of Credit Unions, to Leinster House recently for a tour. It's always great to welcome groups to Leinster House. If you, or any local group, would like a tour, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Newbridge Lions Club Christmas Appeal

Newbridge Lions Club Christmas Appeal

Great to support the Newbridge Lions Club Christmas Appeal collection recently. The Lions Club does amazing work in the community so any donations would be greatly appreciated to help them continue to do the fantastic work they do. Great cause. Thank you for your support, if you can.

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Christmas has arrived in Portarlington!

Christmas has arrived in Portarlington!

Christmas has arrived in Portarlington! Fantastic to see the town lit up and looking so bright and joyful! A big thank you to the Christmas Street Lights committee, Laois County Council and all the amazing local businesses in the town who spend so much time and effort each year to make the town look so well ...

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Portarlington Women’s Shed visit Leinster House

Portarlington Women’s Shed visit Leinster House

Delighted to meet up with members of the Portarlington Women’s Shed this week. It’s always a pleasure to welcome local groups to Leinster House! Don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to organise a tour for your local group in Kildare South.

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Shortage of School Transport highlighted by Deputy Berry in Dáil

Shortage of School Transport highlighted by Deputy Berry in Dáil

This week in the Dáil, I raised the School Transport Scheme with the Taoiseach. The review of the system needs to be completed as soon as possible. There is a chronic shortage of school transport for students and far too many families are experiencing difficulties with the current system. Many people have been ...

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Ploughing Championships 2023

Ploughing Championships 2023

Grand soft day at the Ploughing. Fantastic atmosphere as always though. Great to bump into the French Ambassador, Vincent Guérend too, who is enjoying the authentic Irish agricultural experience

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New train schedule for Kildare South

New train schedule for Kildare South

Iarnród Éireann has announced big news for all commuters. The rail company, in conjunction with the NTA, is planning to implement timetable alterations from 10th December 2023. They have published details of the proposed schedule and have invited the public to submit feedback in advance of the finalisation of the ...

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New bridge for Newbridge

New bridge for Newbridge

Great news for Newbridge! I very much welcome the news that planning permission has been granted for a new bridge for Newbridge. I, along with other public representatives and advocates, have raised this issue on numerous occasions over the last number of years locally and with Government Ministers, so I am glad ...